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Hi, I’m Allie!

I started Explore UES in 2020 as a way to support local New York restaurants and businesses during the pandemic. The account and brand have now blossomed into a vibrant community hub, where locals and newcomers discover hidden gems, connect at events, and find inspiration to explore the neighborhood on their own!

This Week’s UES Highlights!

Explore UES on Instagram

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Merry & bright 🎄83rd between Park & Madison 🎀64th between 3rd & Lex 🤍62nd between 3rd & Lex #exploreues #ues #uesnyc #uppereastside #nyc #nycholidays
No place like home for the holidays ♥️
Delicious Italian comfort food in a cozy atmosphere on 2nd Ave is what @nickspizzanyc is all about🍕🫶🏼 They also just introduced cocktails to their menu! What we had— 🍋Our favorite cocktails were the Second Avenue Limoncello Spritz & th
Last chance before the holidays to shop UES merch in person today 12/15 at the @iggysbarnyc Holiday Pop-Up! 76th & 2nd Ave, 1-5PM. See ya there👋🏻 . . . . . . #exploreues #ues #uppereastside #uesnyc #uesholidaymarket #nycholidaymarket #nycholida
Festive stoops on 82nd street ♥️ . . . . #exploreues #ues #uppereastside #nycholidaydecor #uesnyc #christmasinnyc
Festive E 91st street🎄 . . . . . . . #exploreues #ues #uesholiday #uppereastside #uesnyc #nycholidays #nycholidayseason
Classic NYC holiday charm ✨78th between 2nd & 3rd ✨73rd between 2nd & 3rd . . . . . . . #exploreues #ues #uppereastside #uppereastsidenyc